- Turk's head
- noun Date: 1833 a turban-shaped knot worked on a rope with a piece of small line — see knot illustration
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Turk's head — Turk Turk, n. [Per. Turk; probably of Tartar origin: cf. F. Turc.] 1. A member of any of numerous Tartar tribes of Central Asia, etc.; esp., one of the dominant race in Turkey. [1913 Webster] 2. A native or inhabitant of Turkey. [1913 Webster] 3 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Turk's-head — n. 1. (Naut.) A knot of turbanlike form worked on a rope with a piece of small line. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. (a) The melon cactus. [West Indies] (b) Any of several species of {Echinocactus}. [California] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 3. A long handled … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Turk's-head — Turk s′ head n. a turbanlike knot of small cords, made around a rope, spar, etc • Etymology: 1715–25 … From formal English to slang
Turk's-head — [tʉrks′hed΄] n. Naut. a turbanlike knot made on a rope by means of a small line … English World dictionary
Turk's-head — žemasis ežiakaktusis statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Kaktusinių šeimos augalas (Echinocactus horizonthalonius), paplitęs Šiaurės Amerikoje. atitikmenys: lot. Echinocactus horizonthalonius angl. blue barrel cactus; devil head cactus; eagle… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
Turk's-head — /terrks hed /, n. a turbanlike knot of small cords, made around a rope, spar, etc. [1715 25] * * * Turk s head «TURKS HEHD», noun. a type of ornamental knot tied by winding small cord around a larger rope, used especially by sailors … Useful english dictionary
Turk's-head rolls — Turk s head rolls. См. Туркоголовые валки. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) … Словарь металлургических терминов
Turk's head knot — Knot details name=Turk s head knot caption= names= type= decorative strength= origin= Ancient related= releasing= uses= Decorative caveat= abok number= 1278–1401 (Chapter 17: The Turk s Head)A Turk s head knot is a decorative knot with a variable … Wikipedia
Turk's Head Building — Infobox Skyscraper building name= Turk s Head Building location= Westminster and Weybosset Streets, Providence, Rhode Island, United States roof= 215 ft (66 m) height stories= 16 built= 1913 use= Office ZIP Code: 02903 architect= Howells and… … Wikipedia
turk's-head cactus — noun see turk s head 1 … Useful english dictionary
Turk's-head cactus — a cactus, Melocactus communis, of Jamaica, having needlelike spines and a cylindrical body with a tawny red, fezlike terminal part bearing red flowers. Also called Turk s cap cactus. * * * … Universalium
